Montgomery property owners and community managers: simplify recycling while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the City of Montgomery’s sanitation guidance to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Montgomery, apartments, condominiums, and multifamily properties typically arrange solid waste and recycling through a private hauler. There is no explicit citywide multifamily recycling mandate, but offering organized recycling improves compliance readiness, property value, and resident satisfaction.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and improve retention with a proven amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup reduces overflow and litter, improving property appearance.
- Recycling Education & Signage: Move-in onboarding, signage, and digital resident resources included.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with City of Montgomery — Sanitation Department.
At a Glance: Montgomery, AL
- Jurisdiction: City of Montgomery (Montgomery County, Alabama)
- Mandate Type: No citywide multifamily recycling mandate located. Recycling handled via private-hauler contract.
- Applicability Threshold: Apartment and condominium communities not covered under municipal curbside service.
- Accepted (typical): Paper/cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, and glass (verify per hauler)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film; household hazardous waste (HHW); e-waste; bulky items require separate pickup.
- Reference (City ordinance): City of Montgomery Code of Ordinances § 25-35 (Disposal of garbage by single-family dwellings, etc.) — no specific multifamily recycling mandate located.
(See: Ordinance No. 11272 PDF) - Official Resource: City of Montgomery — Sanitation Department
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Service Eligibility | If your property is not eligible for City residential service, contract with a licensed private hauler for trash and optional recycling collection. | City info: Sanitation Department |
| ☑ Container Setup | Provide co-located, clearly labeled trash & recycling containers; ensure accessibility and signage per hauler standards. | City recycling: Program Page |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include recycling info in move-in materials and leases; highlight accepted items, contamination rules, and pickup schedules. | City guidance: Sanitation Guidance |
| ☑ Education & Signage | Use “What/What Not” signage; remind residents to avoid plastic bags, HHW, or e-waste in recycling bins; rinse containers. | Reference: City Page |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Inspect bins monthly for contamination or overflow; adjust signage and resident communication accordingly. | Maintain audit logs for vendor and ownership records. |
| ☑ Documentation | Keep hauler contract, pickup map, and accepted-materials list on file; review annually with staff and vendors. | Reference: Ordinance No. 11272 |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Maintain a written recycling plan outlining hauler details, education cadence, and contamination strategy. | Attach to property operations manual; update as services change. |
Montgomery Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City (Montgomery municipal oversight; multifamily via private hauler)
- ☑ Mandate Type: No confirmed citywide recycling mandate for multifamily; solid-waste disposal regulated by ordinance.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: Multifamily and non-residential properties outside City residential collection.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics, and glass (verify per hauler).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW/e-waste, and bulky items in standard bins.
- ☑ Best Practices: Labeled bins, resident onboarding, contamination checks, and monthly audits.
- ☑ Compliance Notes: Follow City Sanitation guidance and private-hauler contract terms; ordinance § 25-35 governs garbage disposal basics.
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Sources verified: City of Montgomery Sanitation Department; City Code § 25-35 (Ordinance No. 11272). Confirm hauler-specific requirements before rollout.
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